TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Odessa, Texas, 79761!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in the profession
License: Registered Nurse License required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC
Must-Have:
- Previous charge experience: 2 years preferred
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Travel experience required
Description:
ER Nurse position in a dynamic environment.
Alternating schedule of 36/48 hours per week on nights.
Weekend shifts required as per contract.
Candidates must possess ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications.
Skills required include:
- Management of abdominal pain, acute psychosis, and asthma.
- Administration of blood products and care of ventilated patients.
- Central line care and chest tube management.
- Intubation, phlebotomy, and procedural sedation monitoring.
- Ability to manage violent behavior and assess mental health conditions.
- Familiarity with infection control protocols and isolation precautions.
- Competency in obtaining 12 lead EKGs and interpreting dysrhythmias.
- Must be able to perform triage and manage traumatic injuries.
Experience with the Cerner charting system is preferred.
Daily census in the unit averages 165 patients with a diverse patient population.
Interdisciplinary support includes various services such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
This role is critical in providing high-quality emergency care to a wide age range, from neonates to geriatrics.